News: Melatework Hailu voted in as the new chairperson of National Election BoardToday, Melatework Hailu was formally sworn in as the Chairperson of the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) before lawmakers (HoPR/Facebook)Addis Abeba – The House of People’s Representatives has officially voted Melatework Hailu as the Chairperson of the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE). At the regular session of the House of Representatives held today, the chief government whip, Tesfaye Beljige, recommended Melatework for the chairmanship. Getnat Tadese was confirmed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation, which is tasked with the oversight of the nation’s television and radio networks. With a substantial background in the media industry, Getnat has previously held numerous executive roles within the realm of Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation. Furthermore, Mesafint Tefera has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Ethiopian Press Agency, the national news wire service of Ethiopia.

Source: Ethiopian News December 19, 2023 08:39 UTC